KAREN AHLSTROM MD
NPI 1922058031
Otolaryngology in Missoula, MT

Active since May 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
700 W KENT AVE, MISSOULA, MT 59801(406) 541-3277(406) 541-3811 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Karen Ahlstrom Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KAREN AHLSTROM MD (NPI 1922058031) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Missoula, Montana, licensed in Montana (129134) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St. Patrick Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922058031
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN AHLSTROMCredential: MD
Location Address700 W KENT AVEMissoula, MT 59801-6772
Mailing Address700 W Kent AveMissoula, MT 59801-6772 · (406) 541-3277 · Fax (406) 541-3811
Fax(406) 541-3811
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2023
NPI 1922058031 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Licenses Licensed in MT · 129134 Licensed in WA · MD00039605
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
700 W KENT AVE, Missoula, MT 59801

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11200 Westwood DrHamilton, MT 59840-2345 · Phone (406) 363-2211
Location 2120 S 5th St Ste 104Hamilton, MT 59840-2798 · Phone (406) 363-3366 · Fax (406) 541-3811

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Ahlstrom Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224164264
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100330000449, I20230825003329
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St. Patrick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Missoula, MT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number270014
Location500 W BroadwayMissoula, MT 59806 · Missoula County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Missoula, MT
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270023
Location2827 Fort Missoula RdMissoula, MT 59804 · Missoula County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hamilton, MT
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number271340
Location1200 Westwood DrHamilton, MT 59840 · Ravalli County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.52 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.82 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Technician/Technologist (Optician)
700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801
Otolaryngology
700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801
Ophthalmology
700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801
Optometrist
700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801
Ophthalmology
700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801
Audiologist
700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801
Ophthalmology
700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karen Ahlstrom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Ahlstrom is 1922058031. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2006.

Where is Karen Ahlstrom located?

Karen Ahlstrom practices at 700 W Kent Ave, Missoula, MT 59801. The listed phone number is (406) 541-3277.

What is Karen Ahlstrom's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Karen Ahlstrom enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Ahlstrom is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Karen Ahlstrom accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Karen Ahlstrom as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Karen Ahlstrom affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Ahlstrom is affiliated with St. Patrick Hospital, Community Medical Center and Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Ahlstrom was last updated on September 26, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.